AMPATH launches three-year programme to improve breast cancer care access in Kenya

The programme — dubbed the Integrated Model for Access, Retention and Advanced Breast Cancer Care — was unveiled at Afya House on Wednesday, where AMPATH officials briefed Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga on its objectives and approach.

AMPATH said the project seeks to reduce the burden of breast cancer by strengthening interventions across the entire continuum of care, including community awareness and prevention, training for healthcare workers, and improved service delivery systems.

The programme will also expand access to timely diagnosis and treatment through structured patient navigation and coordinated referral mechanisms.

AMPATH said it will additionally optimise care delivery platforms and generate implementation evidence to help inform national guidelines and health policy.

Speaking at the event, Dr Oluga encouraged a holistic, community-based approach that prioritises patient-centred care and integrates digital solutions at the community level.

He said digital tools can help monitor and address barriers that patients face, including distance to facilities and financial constraints, while empowering citizens to engage more actively with the healthcare system through advocacy and sensitisation